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precariously — precarious ► ADJECTIVE 1) not securely held or in position; likely to fall. 2) dependent on chance; uncertain. DERIVATIVES precariously adverb precariousness noun. ORIGIN Latin precarius obtained by entreaty , from prex prayer … English terms dictionary
precariously — adverb in a precarious manner being a precariously dominant minority is a difficult position for human nature to cope with • Derived from adjective: ↑precarious … Useful english dictionary
precariously adv — I haven t had any tooth decay yet, said Tom precariously … English expressions
Precariously — Precarious Pre*ca ri*ous, a. [L. precarius obtained by begging or prayer, depending on request or on the will of another, fr. precari to pray, beg. See {Pray}.] 1. Depending on the will or pleasure of another; held by courtesy; liable to be… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
precariously — adverb see precarious … New Collegiate Dictionary
precariously — See precarious. * * * … Universalium
precariously — adverb In a precarious manner; dangerously … Wiktionary
precariously — prɪ kerɪəslɪ / keÉ™r adv. dangerously, in a risky manner; unstably, unsteadily … English contemporary dictionary
precariously — pre·car·i·ous·ly … English syllables
precariously — See: precarious … English dictionary
